H.R. No. 30 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives in the pandemic was Sara Margaret Keenom, a dedicated and well-respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed away on March 29, 2021, at the age of 44; and WHEREAS, Born on December 7, 1976, in Freeport, Sara Keenom was a woman of deep faith who was passionate about helping others; she shared a rewarding marriage with her husband of more than 20 years, Daniel Keenom, and she was a devoted mother to their son, Austyn; and WHEREAS, Ms. Keenom began her career with TDCJ in January 2018 at the Stringfellow Unit in Rosharon, and she was subsequently promoted to administrative assistant in the count room at the Terrell Unit; she was known for her strong work ethic, her friendly demeanor, and her willingness to ensure the success of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, Sara Keenom faithfully and ably performed her duties throughout her tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and she will long be remembered with great admiration by all who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Sara Margaret Keenom and extend deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and colleagues; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sara Keenom. Murr ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 30 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 30, 2021. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House